Seniors Real Estate Services SRES

Helping seniors with their property needs

Over the years, seniors real estate agents have helped many senior sellers navigate this very important move and now welcome the opportunity to assist you.

A seniors real estate agent understands that this can be a stressful time for any family so if you are considering a move and need help deciding on the best way to proceed, please don’t hesitate to call 1300 295 388.

Who is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist – SRES?

As professional licensed Real Estate Practitioners, SRES agents have chosen to specialize in addressing the property needs of seniors. They have either earned their designation by undertaking the Seniors Real Estate Specialist course of study and been awarded the nominal SRES, be studying toward it or have extensive experience gained over many years working with seniors.

The professional SRES focuses on topics including but not limited to; distinguishing characteristics and trends related specifically to the 50+ population; housing, finance, retirement income considerations and special counselling strategies to help seniors plan for later life transitions. An SRES Real Estate Agent has also been taught how to recognize the key differences in housing options from age-restricted communities to age-in-place designs, including assisted living concepts and they understand the benefits of reverse and equity-release mortgages.

They are also aware that Medicare and Centrelink can be affected by real estate decisions and to inform to protect seniors from scams including those purporting to be from the ATO, Centrelink, Telstra, Banks and elsewhere that are specifically aimed at 50+ borrowers.

How is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist different?

Seniors Real Estate Specialist – SRES

An SRES designation is awarded to only those real estate agents who have successfully completed the Seniors Real Estate Specialists designation course, passed the exam requirements and awarded the post nominal letters SRES® after their name. A SRES associate may be studying toward gaining it.

A SRES® real estate agent is uniquely qualified to help mature sellers and their families with later in-life real estate transactions. They have also established a network of other relevant professionals who are familiar with local community resources and services.

Their personal mission is to help seniors and their families navigate the maze of financial, legal, and emotional issues that can often accompany the sale of their property in order for them to move seamlessly onto the next phase of their life.

The qualities that makes a Seniors Real Estate Specialist – SRES different

A Seniors Real Estate Specialist can offer you and your family a range of comprehensive seniors specific services including:

knowledge, experience and compassion in dealing with the myriad of issues specifically relevant to seniors

suggest alternatives to moving house that may allow a more mature person to remain in their home instead of selling it immediately

take a ‘no-pressure’ approach to the transaction and work to your time frame with a strong personalized service orientation

take the time needed to make you feel comfortable with the often complex selling processes

understand the emotional demands a sale can make on a mature client and try to minimize them;

tailor the marketing of a home to the needs of the mature client

able to interact with all generations, including adult children and carers

knowledgeable in senior housing options from active retirement communities to assisted living facilities

have a wide network of other senior-focused professionals who can assist with tax counseling, financial and estate planning and other aspects of the sale proceeds and much, much more.